Science

From a former fort to the holiday home of a wealthy Edwardian bachelor seeking a quiet retreat from London, the idyllic location of Lindisfarne Castle on Holy Island has intrigued and inspired for centuries.

The Castle came into being during the Anglo-Scottish Wars, a series of conflicts lasting many centuries that only ended with the accession of James VI of Scotland to the throne of England in 1603. For over 300 years the castle was a garrisoned fort manned by soldiers.

The Museum of the Order of St John tells a unique and fascinating story — the story of the Order of St John. Warrior monks set out from the Priory in Clerkenwell to fight for the faith and tend the sick; men, money and supplies went from here to hospitals on the great medieval pilgrim routes; Victorian pioneers began a first aid movement here that spread around the globe and continues today with St John Ambulance and the St John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem.

The Hunterian Museum in London exhibits collections which have been brought together over four centuries by a cast of colourful characters including the surgeon and anatomist John Hunter (1728-1793). They are a fascinating mix of human and animal anatomy and pathology specimens, wax teaching models, surgical and dental instruments as well as paintings, drawings and sculpture.

Reopened in 2005 after a £3.2 million refurbishment, permanent displays and a changing programme of temporary exhibitions encourage visitors to explore the science and art of surgery.

The South Wales Miners’ Library has an extensive collection of books, journals and audio-visual materials, specifically selected for DACE courses. The South Wales Miners’ Library is designed to meet your study needs.

The South Wales Miners’ Library operates a branch library in the DOVE Workshop at Banwen, 25 miles from Swansea in the Dulais Valley. Banwen Library is primarily for the use of part-time students but any Swansea University student or staff member is entitled to borrow items from the Library.